Heart attacks don’t always look like what we see in movies. Many people in New York City ignore early warning signs because they don’t recognize what’s happening. Knowing what a heart attack actually feels like can save a life — possibly your own.

If you are experiencing symptoms in Manhattan or anywhere in NYC, getting medical attention quickly is critical.

BOOK APPOINTMENT ONLINE

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like?

Patients describe heart attack symptoms in many ways. Common experiences include:

• Chest discomfort or pressure
  Tightness, squeezing, heaviness, or burning in the center or left side of the chest. Some patients describe it as if an elephant is sitting on their chest. The discomfort may last several minutes or come and go.

• Pain spreading beyond the chest
  Discomfort may travel to the arm, neck, jaw, shoulder, or back.

• Shortness of breath
  Feeling winded or unable to take a deep breath, even while resting.

• Sweating, nausea, or dizziness
  Cold sweats, lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting.

• Extreme fatigue
  Sudden or unusual tiredness that feels out of proportion to activity.

How Do You Know If It’s a Heart Attack?

If symptoms are:

• New

• Unusual

• Worsening

• Lasting more than a few minutes

Call 911 immediately. Do not wait and do not drive yourself.

For NYC residents, fast emergency response can save heart muscle and prevent serious complications.

Same-Day Heart & Diagnostic Testing in Manhattan, NYC

At 14 Street Medical in Manhattan, New York, many heart and diagnostic tests can be performed the same day when clinically appropriate, helping patients get answers quickly without unnecessary delays.

Same-Day Tests Available

• EKG (Electrocardiogram)
  Measures the heart’s electrical activity and helps detect heart attacks, abnormal rhythms, and other cardiac conditions.

• Echocardiogram
  An ultrasound of the heart that evaluates heart structure, valve function, and pumping strength.

• Event Monitor
  A wearable heart monitor used to track heart rhythm over time for intermittent symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, or fainting.

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  Advanced imaging used to evaluate organs, soft tissues, and selected cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.

• CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
  Detailed imaging used to assess chest pain, lungs, heart structures, and other internal concerns.

• X-ray
  Quick imaging to evaluate the lungs, heart size, bones, and chest conditions.

Why Same-Day Testing Matters

For patients with chest pain or heart symptoms in NYC, same-day testing can:

• Speed up diagnosis

• Reduce unnecessary emergency room visits

• Provide peace of mind

• Allow faster treatment decisions

Heart Attack Care in Manhattan at 14 Street Medical

At 14 Street Medical, we take chest pain and heart symptoms seriously. Our medical team provides:

• Prompt evaluation of chest pain and heart attack symptoms

• In-office EKGs and cardiac risk assessment

• Management of high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease

• Preventive primary care for patients across New York City

Your heart health matters — and early care saves lives.

14 Street Medical Locations in Manhattan, NYC

East Village

• 332 East 14 Street, New York, NY 10003

• 500 East 14 Street, New York, NY 10009

Union Square / Chelsea

• 110 West 14 Street, New York, NY 10011

Upper West Side

• 912 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025

Conveniently located throughout Manhattan, serving patients across New York City.

Insurances Accepted at 14 Street Medical

(Brands only)

• 1199 SEIU

• Aetna

• Affinity Health Plan

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (Empire)

• Cigna

• EmblemHealth

• Fidelis Care

• Healthfirst

• Humana

• MagnaCare

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Molina Healthcare

• UnitedHealthcare

• WellCare

BOOK APPOINTMENT ONLINE